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What is the generic name?
TRIMETHOBENZAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
What is the Trade Name for TRIMETHOBENZAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE?
Trimethobenzamide Hydrochloride
What are the Indications for TRIMETHOBENZAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride capsules are indicated in adults for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting and for nausea associated with gastroenteritis. Limitation of Use: Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride capsules are not recommended for use in pediatric patients due to the risk of extrapyramidal signs and symptoms and other serious central nervous system (CNS) effects, and the risk of exacerbation of the underlying disease in pediatric patients with Reye’s syndrome or other hepatic impairment. Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride capsules are an antiemetic indicated in adults for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting and for nausea associated with gastroenteritis. ( 1 ) Limitation of Use: • Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride capsules are not recommended for use in pediatric patients due to the risk of extrapyramidal signs and symptoms and other serious central nervous system (CNS) effects and the risk of exacerbation of the underlying disease in pediatric patients with Reye’s syndrome or other hepatic impairment. ( 1 , 8.4 )
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